Penguin and Pinecone: a friendship story | TheBookSeekers

Penguin and Pinecone: a friendship story


Penguin

School year: Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

No. of pages 32

Published: 2014

Great for age 2-8 years

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Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon introduces readers to a beloved character in Penguin and Pinecone--a board book about friendship that will warm your heart! When curious little Penguin finds a lost pinecone in the snow, their friendship grows into something extraordinary! But Grandpa reminds Penguin that pinecones can't live in the snow--they belong in the warm forest far away. Can Penguin help Pinecone get home? And can they stay friends, even if they're miles apart? Prolific author/illustrator Salina Yoon's spare text and bright, energetic illustrations bring to life this endearing story celebrating friendships lost and found, and overcoming the odds to be with the one you love. Don't miss these other books from Salina Yoon! The Penguin series Penguin and Pinecone Penguin on Vacation Penguin in Love Penguin and Pumpkin Penguin's Big Adventure Penguin's Christmas Wish The Bear series Found Stormy Night Bear's Big Day The Duck, Duck, Porcupine series Duck, Duck, Porcupine My Kite is Stuck! And Other Stories That's My Book! And Other Stories Be a Friend

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Penguin .

This book has been graded for interest at 3-6 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2014 by Bloomsbury Publishing USA .

Salina Yoon is an award-winning author and illustrator with over 100 books to her credit and a strong sales track record in novelty board books.

 

This book is in the following series:

Penguin

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Keystone to Reading Award - Preschool
This book was recognised in the Preschool category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.

Keystone to Reading Award
This book was recognised by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.

Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award - Fiction - Beginners
This book was recognised in the Fiction - Beginners category by the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award.

Indiebound Next Pick
This book was recognised by the Indiebound Next Pick.

Beehive Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Beehive Award.

Colorado Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Colorado Book Award.

Charlotte Award - Primary School
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the Charlotte Award.

Charlotte Award
This book was recognised by the Charlotte Award.

Great Lakes Great Books Award
This book was recognised by the Great Lakes Great Books Award.

"Yoon's cute, boldly lined characters and graphic compositions tell the story in a series of spots, full-page images, and thought bubbles. This picture book, like many before it, proves that love comes in many forms." --Booklist, on Penguin and Pinecone

"Crisp illustrations that capture a genuinely loving heart . . . a strong if whimsical choice for those separated from loved ones." --Kirkus Reviews, on Penguin and Pinecone

"Yoon's story of an unlikely interspecies friendship is both funny and sweet . . . let's hope that, as the Antarctic Ambassador of Friendship, Penguin, too, shall return in more adventures." - Horn Book Magazine on PENGUIN ON VACATION

"Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love." - Kirkus Reviews on PENGUIN IN LOVE